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Pupils pick winning book

winning author Tom Vaughan holding his trophyCHILDREN from across the county have voted for their favourite read as the winner of the annual East Sussex Children’s Book Award has been announced.

Hercules: The Diary of a (Sort Of) Hero by Tom Vaughan was revealed as this year’s winner at a special awards ceremony held earlier this week at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill.

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This entry was posted in Featured, Libraries, Schools and colleges on June 11, 2025 by saffronp.

Hollywood screenwriter comes to Eastbourne Library

William-Nicholson2AN OSCAR-nominated screenwriter and critically acclaimed novelist will return to his Sussex roots with an appearance at Eastbourne Library.

Local author William Nicholson earned global acclaim for his screenplays for such box office hits as Gladiator, Les Miserables and Mandela. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Libraries on April 25, 2014 by martinf.

New jobs created thanks to social enterprise cash boost

Cllr Rupert SimmonsPROJECTS that will create local jobs and apprenticeships have been given a £500,000 funding boost.

A total of 10 applicants were successful in their bid for a share of East Sussex County Council’s Social Business Investment Fund. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy on April 22, 2014 by karenb.

Coastal route reopens in time for Easter

The previously closed section of the Bulverhythe Coastal Route has reopened in time for Easter 2014A SECTION of coastal path damaged by severe winter weather has reopened – in time for the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Part of the Bulverhythe Coastal Link between Hastings and Bexhill was left damaged by a severe storm in October and forced to close after being battered by three subsequent storms. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Cycling, Transport and Environment on April 17, 2014 by karenb.

Conference allows young people to be Inspired

Inspire! Youth Conference 2014 - Jack Foley and Jess BatchelorYOUNG people from across East Sussex came together to take part in a gathering to discuss the issues which matter to them.

The Inspire! Youth Conference brought together 130 young people to find out about groups, campaigns and activities they and their peers are involved in and nationally. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Young people on April 17, 2014 by karenb.

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